Articles: 2013

It's almost that time again for SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Garden Tampa Bay's Viva La Musica! This Latin-themed annual event pairs musical acts with incredible cuisine over the course of four weekends, starting April 13. The event is family friendly, and held on Saturdays at SeaWorld and Sundays at Busch...

It's time for the Frog Family's weekly roundup of Disney and Orlando theme park tidbits from the interwebs. We love comments! Drop us a line below if you have something to share. This week’s highlights: We're looking forward to Star Wars Weekends in May, so of course we're getting excited...

By guest blogger Carl Trent of Dad's Guide to Walt Disney World A couple of years ago, the New York Times published a story about how Disney was trying to introduce some crowd control policies that would increase the number of rides, shows and attractions that a guest would experience....

Hi there! We do a roundup every Friday of the most interesting news surrounding Disney and the Orlando theme parks. If you're thinking about a trip to Disney World, we post news, tips and information to this blog throughout the week. If you're ready to plan your trip, we recommend...

Just a quick update to let you know we've posted Walt Disney World Resort park hours (and extra magic hours) for October on our crowd calendar for those of you planning trips! The crowd calendar is a great tool to help you decide when to visit the parks as well...

Updated: May 16, 2013 Today, LEGOLAND Florida ended months of speculation with the announcement that it is creating a new world based on "Legends of Chima." Construction has been steadily progressing on the area, which will include a new interactive water ride called "Quest for CHI." In the world of...

By Guest Blogger Liliane Opsomer, co-author of "The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids" The first Mighty St. Patrick's Day Festival at the soon-to-be Disney Springs aka Downtown Disney got off to a great start the weekend of March 8 with a concert of the Willis Clan at...

It's time for the Frog Family's weekly roundup of Disney and Orlando theme park tidbits from the interwebs. We love comments! Drop us a line below if you have something to share. This week’s highlights: For those of you looking forward to some galactic fun, 'Star Wars' Weekends are just...

Who doesn't love free? Certainly not the Frog Family! A few months ago we brought you a list of some of our favorite FREE things to do at Walt Disney World® Resort, but we're always on the hunt for more free things to do at the theme parks. Why stop...

By guest blogger Chris Andrews of Theme Park Foodie There are a number of delicious dining options at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. When the main park activity involves waiting in line for a few high-demand rides, the high availability of restaurants offers welcomed choices. While we will often pick a sit-down...